Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett, Harvard University

Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett, an assistant professor of immunology and infectious diseases at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, has been a vital part of American health since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her National Institutes of Health team played an essential role in vaccine development. Corbett’s patent portfolio includes universal coronavirus and influenza vaccine concepts and novel therapeutic antibodies. She is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Next Gen Award and the Salzman Memorial Award in Virology. In addition to research, Corbett is a committed mentor and advocate for STEM education.